TRIBUTES have been paid to a loving dad and grandad found dead at his home.

Detectives are now appealing for help in tracing his final movements.

Emergency services were called to an address on Florence Street last Tuesday.

Andrew Forrest, 49, was pronounced dead at the scene and his death is being treated as unexplained.

A post mortem examination has taken place, however a cause of death is yet to be established. Further tests will be carried out.

Andrew’s family said: "Andrew was a wonderful and loving dad, grandad, son, stepson, brother, brother in law, uncle and friend who was a Burnley football club enthusiast and a very sociable person, who cared about everyone.

“As a family we are trying to come to terms with our loss and kindly ask that you respect our wishes for privacy.”

A police spokesman said: "We have been carrying out a number of enquires to piece together Andrew’s movements in the lead up to March 19.

"Mr Forrest visited a family member in the local area around 10am on Saturday, March 16, and then returned home.

"We are now appealing for anyone who came into contact with Mr Forrest between Saturday March 16 and Tuesday March 19 to come forward."

Det Ch Inspector Gareth Willis of Lancashire’s Force Major Investigation team said: “Our thoughts are with Andrew’s family at this incredibly difficult time. They are being supported by specially trained officers.

“We currently do not know how Andrew died and the exact time of his death. Therefore we are appealing to anyone who may have seen or even heard from him between Saturday and Tuesday to speak to us.

“If you have any information and haven’t already spoken to us, please get in touch as soon as possible. Any information, no matter how minor, could prove to be important.”